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Modern Farmhouse, Rustic Contemporary, Country Modern, Industrial Cozy, whatever you call it, the trend of combining the natural and aged materials as well as traditional wooden or stone furnishings is hot. These material choices are often used to create a homey and welcoming atmosphere that is somewhat reminiscent of a farmhouse style. Here are 4 […] The post The Modern Farmhouse Trend appeared first on NELMA.

1.  The tallest tree in New York is a white pine, standing at 174′ tall.   In 2021, the white pine known as Tree 103, which stood in a grove and was last measured at 160 ft., fell down. However, in June 2022, a new giant tree was discovered near Bolton, believed to be New York’s […] The post Three Facts About Eastern White Pine. appeared first on NELMA.

The basement renovation project is a hot one, often tackled by DIY homeowners. An often overlooked opportunity for these renovations is to look up.  The right ceiling can, er, elevate your DIY project to new levels.  Here are a few ideas from the pros at Bobbilla.com. 1.  Natural Wooden Planks Give your man of woman […] The post Upgrade your basement upside. appeared first on NELMA.

This is not the first time we have featured design firm Hello Wood on the NELMA blog (See Jet House here),  and this public project is another inspiring way that the design firm is engaging consumers (aka humans) by surrounding them with wood. Budapest-based design studio Hello Wood has completed a public installation that utilizes the interplay […] The post We’ve got you surrounded. appeared first on NELMA.

Were it not for the liberal use of wood (and plants), this black, red and grey modern interior could be very cold. It’s certainly edgy.  As visualized by Dasha K, this design showcases how bright red accents invigorate the space, while wood tones and indoor plants add warmth and visual interest.  While perhaps not everyone’s cup […] The post Sleek, Dark and Sexy appeared first on NELMA.